Poll of the Day > Just got treated like a thief.. again.. at a store.

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keyblader1985 11/23/21 7:32:17 PM #1:	It started when I was heading to a store on my bike after work. I wanted to visit two different stores, located next to each other. On the way there my bike chain popped off, and while fixing it I got some oil on my hands. The dollar store doesn't have a restroom, so I had to go to the other store first to wash my hands in their restroom. After that I looked around at the clearance aisles like I usually do. But I couldn't buy the toilet paper I went there for, since I didn't want to take it over to the dollar store with me. So as I was on my way to leave that store I heard an employee a couple aisles down yell over "let me know if you need help with anything," which sounds innocent enough but is highly unusual for that store; I can't remember a single time an employee has talked to me outside of the checkout lane. After I got what I wanted from the dollar store I returned for the toilet paper. Just a few seconds after I walked in a different employee walked up behind me and said "hey man, can I help you with something; this is like your third time here," in a clearly not-actually-wanting-to-help voice. I could already tell where this was heading (since as I said, this is not my first rodeo; it wasn't at this store though), so I corrected him in an unamused tone, "second. I went over to Dollar Tree." "Whatever man, just find what you're looking for." I never broke pace, but he kept walking past me, further indicating that he never intended to actually help me with anything. I yelled out to him, "do you have a problem with me?" "Hey; now's not the time." Kept walking away. I was seriously pissed at that point and considered pursuing him, but I didn't want things to get ugly and I think if I kept talking to that asshole that was going to happen. So I just grabbed my TP and checked out. I made a very big point of letting the cashier know that I didn't appreciate the way that guy was treating me. I shop there all the time, I have a store card; hell, if he looked at my phone he would have seen my store account pulled up on it, I was checking to see if I had earned any rewards. Pretty much every other employee there knows me, except for this son of a bitch I've never seen before treating me like a damn thief with zero proof. Im definitely going back there soon because there's no way I'm letting this go. Hopefully I'll have cooled off a little by then, but the way I'm feeling right now I might just get in his face about it. I can't stand when employees do that shit to me. If you're going to act like I'm a thief, you better be damn sure you're right. --- Official King of PotD You only need one T-Rex to make the point, though. ~ Samus Sedai <cite>keyblader1985 posted [p:960287528] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>It started when I was heading to a store on my bike after work. I wanted to visit two different stores, located next to each other. On the way there my bike chain popped off, and while fixing it I got some oil on my hands. The dollar store doesn't have a restroom, so I had to go to the other store first to wash my hands in their restroom. After that I looked around at the clearance aisles like I usually do. But I couldn't buy the toilet paper I went there for, since I didn't want to take it over to the dollar store with me. So as I was on my way to leave that store I heard an employee a couple aisles down yell over "let me know if you need help with anything," which sounds innocent enough but is highly unusual for that store; I can't remember a single time an employee has talked to me outside of the checkout lane. After I got what I wanted from the dollar store I returned for the toilet paper. Just a few seconds after I walked in a different employee walked up behind me and said "hey man, can I help you with something; this is like your third time here," in a clearly not-actually-wanting-to-help voice. I could already tell where this was heading (since as I said, this is not my first rodeo; it wasn't at this store though), so I corrected him in an unamused tone, "second. I went over to Dollar Tree." "Whatever man, just find what you're looking for." I never broke pace, but he kept walking past me, further indicating that he never intended to actually help me with anything. I yelled out to him, "do you have a problem with me?" "Hey; now's not the time." Kept walking away. I was seriously pissed at that point and considered pursuing him, but I didn't want things to get ugly and I think if I kept talking to that asshole that was going to happen. So I just grabbed my TP and checked out. I made a very big point of letting the cashier know that I didn't appreciate the way that guy was treating me. I shop there all the time, I have a store card; hell, if he looked at my phone he would have seen my store account pulled up on it, I was checking to see if I had earned any rewards. Pretty much every other employee there knows me, except for this son of a bitch I've never seen before treating me like a damn thief with zero proof. Im definitely going back there soon because there's no way I'm letting this go. Hopefully I'll have cooled off a little by then, but the way I'm feeling right now I might just get in his face about it. I can't stand when employees do that shit to me. If you're going to act like I'm a thief, you better be damn sure you're right. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
keyblader1985 11/23/21 7:34:19 PM #2:	One small extra bit of context: I wear a backpack to carry my stuff, since I'm on a bike. But I always have it and I never even touch it when I'm in a store. --- Official King of PotD You only need one T-Rex to make the point, though. ~ Samus Sedai <cite>keyblader1985 posted [p:960287597] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>One small extra bit of context: I wear a backpack to carry my stuff, since I'm on a bike. But I always have it and I never even touch it when I'm in a store. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
likehelly 11/23/21 7:44:51 PM #3:	pee on his toes --- HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY HELLY <cite>likehelly posted [p:960287919] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>pee on his toes </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EclairReturns 11/23/21 8:00:33 PM #4:	keyblader1985 posted... backpack Perhaps this was the issue. It might be commonly believed that shop-lifters have an easier time of sneaking objects away from stores if they have one of those. --- Number XII: Larxene. The Organization's Savage Nymph. <cite>EclairReturns posted [p:960288433] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote><cite>keyblader1985 posted...</cite> <quote>backpack</quote> Perhaps this was the issue. It might be commonly believed that shop-lifters have an easier time of sneaking objects away from stores if they have one of those.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lihlih 11/23/21 8:02:36 PM #5:	What state do you live in? I seem to remember that you're black, so it could've been race related.(since a lot of people think that black people are all thieves for some reason) Reminds me of when I was at a 7-11 and looking at their DVD selection. The piece of shit worker was yelling at me to put the DVDs down while looking at them, which was impossible since they were in a stack. I was a sheepish teenager at the time so I didn't say anything, but if it happened now, I would've called out his dumbass. --- People come up to me... concerned.. that I'll reproduce." - Emo Philips <cite>lihlih posted [p:960288499] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>What state do you live in? I seem to remember that you're black, so it could've been race related.(since a lot of people think that black people are all thieves for some reason) Reminds me of when I was at a 7-11 and looking at their DVD selection. The piece of shit worker was yelling at me to put the DVDs down while looking at them, which was impossible since they were in a stack. I was a sheepish teenager at the time so I didn't say anything, but if it happened now, I would've called out his dumbass.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
keyblader1985 11/23/21 8:18:25 PM #6:	lihlih posted... What state do you live in? I seem to remember that you're black, so it could've been race related.(since a lot of people think that black people are all thieves for some reason) Oklahoma. Black people are pretty common, but state still leans heavily right. I don't like to jump to those conclusions, but you can never discount the possibility. Both times an employee got in my face, they were older white people. EclairReturns posted... Perhaps this was the issue. It might be commonly believed that shop-lifters have an easier time of sneaking objects away from stores using one of those. Sure, but as I said, I always have it when I'm out. I haven't gotten any trouble like this in years, and that other time I didn't have a backpack. --- Official King of PotD You only need one T-Rex to make the point, though. ~ Samus Sedai <cite>keyblader1985 posted [p:960288993] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>lihlih posted... </cite> <quote>What state do you live in? I seem to remember that you're black, so it could've been race related.(since a lot of people think that black people are all thieves for some reason)</quote>Oklahoma. Black people are pretty common, but state still leans heavily right. I don't like to jump to those conclusions, but you can never discount the possibility. Both times an employee got in my face, they were older white people. EclairReturns posted... </cite> <quote>Perhaps this was the issue. It might be commonly believed that shop-lifters have an easier time of sneaking objects away from stores using one of those.</quote>Sure, but as I said, I always have it when I'm out. I haven't gotten any trouble like this in years, and that other time I didn't have a backpack. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 11/23/21 8:56:13 PM #7:	lihlih posted... What state do you live in? I seem to remember that you're black, so it could've been race related. Oh lawdy... propagate discrimination claims much? EclairReturns posted... Perhaps this was the issue. It might be commonly believed that shop-lifters have an easier time of sneaking objects away from stores using one of those. It's certainly things retail workers are told to watch out for, and I'm sure heading in and out of a store didn't help. keyblader1985 posted... Oklahoma. Black people are pretty common, but state still leans heavily right. I don't like to jump to those conclusions, but you can never discount the possibility. Both times an employee got in my face, they were older white people. Not for nothing, but every single time I've been accused of shoplifting, the accuser has been an older white person... although that's not counting the guys who just follow you around the store until you leave, which I've had happen plenty of times while in shittier areas. The first time I got randomly accused, I was pretty shaken up, but iirc I was preteen at the times and didn't know my rights were being violated because I didn't have a guardian present when they searched me (which nowadays you could sue somebody for?). When you get used to it, you tend to get angry, though. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| There are precious few at ease / With moral ambiguities / So we act as though they don't exist. <cite>Zeus posted [p:960290154] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>lihlih posted... </cite> <quote>What state do you live in? I seem to remember that you're black, so it could've been race related.</quote> Oh lawdy... propagate discrimination claims much? EclairReturns posted... </cite> <quote>Perhaps this was the issue. It might be commonly believed that shop-lifters have an easier time of sneaking objects away from stores using one of those.</quote> It's certainly things retail workers are told to watch out for, and I'm sure heading in and out of a store didn't help. keyblader1985 posted... </cite> <quote>Oklahoma. Black people are pretty common, but state still leans heavily right. I don't like to jump to those conclusions, but you can never discount the possibility. Both times an employee got in my face, they were older white people.</quote> Not for nothing, but every single time I've been accused of shoplifting, the accuser has been an older white person... although that's not counting the guys who just follow you around the store until you leave, which I've had happen plenty of times while in shittier areas. The first time I got randomly accused, I was pretty shaken up, but iirc I was preteen at the times and didn't know my rights were being violated because I didn't have a guardian present when they searched me (which nowadays you could sue somebody for?). When you get used to it, you tend to get angry, though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
keyblader1985 11/26/21 5:01:04 PM #8:	I've calmed down a little bit, but I'm still definitely not gonna let it fly. Going back today after work to give them an earful. --- Official King of PotD You only need one T-Rex to make the point, though. ~ Samus Sedai <cite>keyblader1985 posted [p:960375650] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>I've calmed down a little bit, but I'm still definitely not gonna let it fly. Going back today after work to give them an earful. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackScythe0 11/26/21 7:09:42 PM #9:	keyblader1985 posted... One small extra bit of context: I wear a backpack to carry my stuff, since I'm on a bike. But I always have it and I never even touch it when I'm in a store. So then why are you complaining? People who go into stores with bags are thieves over 90% of the time. I mean that honestly too, normal people leave their bags at the register. <cite>BlackScythe0 posted [p:960378959] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>keyblader1985 posted... </cite> <quote>One small extra bit of context: I wear a backpack to carry my stuff, since I'm on a bike. But I always have it and I never even touch it when I'm in a store.</quote>So then why are you complaining? People who go into stores with bags are thieves over 90% of the time. I mean that honestly too, normal people leave their bags at the register. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Notschmendrake 11/26/21 7:14:11 PM #10:	Yo, I get it, and fuck that guy, but dont let him ruin your day, that just means he wins. You gained nothing but frustration from this situation, and there is nothing to be gained for you by dwelling here aside from more frustration. now it is time to make the very difficult choice to let that anger go. It's not easy, but the upside is that you get to feel better. <cite>Notschmendrake posted [p:960379057] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>Yo, I get it, and fuck that guy, but dont let him ruin your day, that just means he wins. You gained nothing but frustration from this situation, and there is nothing to be gained for you by dwelling here aside from more frustration. now it is time to make the very difficult choice to let that anger go. It's not easy, but the upside is that you get to feel better. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
keyblader1985 11/26/21 7:45:50 PM #11:	BlackScythe0 posted... People who go into stores with bags are thieves over 90% of the time. Where the hell are you getting that number? Also as I said, the bag is very rarely an issue. A few times I've been asked to leave it at the register, and I gladly comply. A few times I've even been explicitly told it was all right. If it were a a problem, they could have actually said so, instead of going straight into Incompetent Detective mode. Notschmendrake posted... Yo, I get it, and fuck that guy, but dont let him ruin your day, that just means he wins. Yeah, I don't like to stay mad about anything unless it's really worth being upset about. Holding onto anger like that is just poisonous. --- Official King of PotD You only need one T-Rex to make the point, though. ~ Samus Sedai <cite>keyblader1985 posted [p:960379834] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>BlackScythe0 posted... </cite> <quote>People who go into stores with bags are thieves over 90% of the time.</quote>Where the hell are you getting that number? Also as I said, the bag is very rarely an issue. A few times I've been asked to leave it at the register, and I gladly comply. A few times I've even been explicitly told it was all right. If it were a a problem, they could have actually said so, instead of going straight into Incompetent Detective mode. Notschmendrake posted... </cite> <quote>Yo, I get it, and fuck that guy, but dont let him ruin your day, that just means he wins.</quote>Yeah, I don't like to stay mad about anything unless it's really worth being upset about. Holding onto anger like that is just poisonous. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
11110111011 11/26/21 8:36:59 PM #12:	keyblader1985 posted... One small extra bit of context: I wear a backpack to carry my stuff, since I'm on a bike. But I always have it and I never even touch it when I'm in a store. Ding! There is your problem. <cite>11110111011 posted [p:960381057] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>keyblader1985 posted... </cite> <quote>One small extra bit of context: I wear a backpack to carry my stuff, since I'm on a bike. But I always have it and I never even touch it when I'm in a store.</quote> Ding! There is your problem. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Playsaver 11/26/21 8:53:42 PM #13:	Could it have been you being sensitive and them just kissing up to people because it is the holidays and they have been told to ask people if they need help? (Possibly a new policy for the holiday season.) --- MB Asus Prime Z590-p, i7-11700k, RTX 3070 8GB, 32GB Ram, 1TB NVMe M.2 X2, 4TB WD Black Drive <cite>Playsaver posted [p:960381566] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>Could it have been you being sensitive and them just kissing up to people because it is the holidays and they have been told to ask people if they need help? (Possibly a new policy for the holiday season.) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackScythe0 11/26/21 11:59:50 PM #14:	keyblader1985 posted... Where the hell are you getting that number? My job. <cite>BlackScythe0 posted [p:960385820] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>keyblader1985 posted... </cite> <quote>Where the hell are you getting that number? </quote> My job. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Monopoman 11/27/21 12:05:46 AM #15:	I have been in stores that have rules against backpacks, some stores face a good deal of theft from usually younger kids that load up a backpack and walk out. Now this is not the majority of stores I have been in but some are that way. <cite>Monopoman posted [p:960385929] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>I have been in stores that have rules against backpacks, some stores face a good deal of theft from usually younger kids that load up a backpack and walk out. Now this is not the majority of stores I have been in but some are that way. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dioxxys 11/27/21 12:20:54 AM #16:	Never been accused of stealing anything but have been harassed about being in an alcohol cooler when I was over 21, I was told "you can't play in here". <cite>dioxxys posted [p:960386190] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>Never been accused of stealing anything but have been harassed about being in an alcohol cooler when I was over 21, I was told "you can't play in here". </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
keyblader1985 11/27/21 12:59:37 AM #17:	Playsaver posted... Could it have been you being sensitive and them just kissing up to people because it is the holidays and they have been told to ask people if they need help? (Possibly a new policy for the holiday season.) The attitude and the walking away from me is the opposite of kissing up or helpful. 11110111011 posted... Ding! There is your problem. Read the post directly above yours. --- Official King of PotD You only need one T-Rex to make the point, though. ~ Samus Sedai <cite>keyblader1985 posted [p:960386931] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>Playsaver posted... </cite> <quote>Could it have been you being sensitive and them just kissing up to people because it is the holidays and they have been told to ask people if they need help? (Possibly a new policy for the holiday season.)</quote>The attitude and the walking away from me is the opposite of kissing up or helpful. 11110111011 posted... </cite> <quote>Ding! There is your problem.</quote>Read the post directly above yours. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 11/27/21 1:11:20 AM #18:	BlackScythe0 posted... normal people leave their bags at the register. I don't think I've ever seen anyone leave a bag at the register... Or it be requested of them... I have seen people told they couldn't take it in the theater, though... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:960387138] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>BlackScythe0 posted...</cite> <quote>normal people leave their bags at the register.</quote> I don't think I've ever seen anyone leave a bag at the register... Or it be requested of them... I have seen people told they couldn't take it in the theater, though...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Krazy_Kirby 11/27/21 1:17:55 AM #19:	I have had multiple receipt checkers try to stop me as if I stole something. one placed his hand on my chest and tried to grab my receipt (same guy weeks prior cursed at me when I didn't show it). never saw that guy there again after I contacted customer support. one at a best buy followed me out the store trying to check it. as if you can get a switch w/o an employee getting it for you.... --- Kill From The Shadows. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot <cite>Krazy_Kirby posted [p:960387267] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>I have had multiple receipt checkers try to stop me as if I stole something. one placed his hand on my chest and tried to grab my receipt (same guy weeks prior cursed at me when I didn't show it). never saw that guy there again after I contacted customer support. one at a best buy followed me out the store trying to check it. as if you can get a switch w/o an employee getting it for you....</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 11/27/21 1:21:05 AM #20:	keyblader1985 posted... Whatever man, just find what you're looking for Fuck him bro --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:960387336] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>keyblader1985 posted... </cite> <quote>Whatever man, just find what you're looking for</quote>Fuck him bro </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnMead 11/27/21 2:06:24 AM #21:	on the one hand I think you were treated unnecessarily and unfairly disrespectful but on the other hand you have stolen all of our hearts so stop right there criminal scum! --- I know. <cite>UnMead posted [p:960388041] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>on the one hand I think you were treated unnecessarily and unfairly disrespectful but on the other hand you have stolen all of our hearts so stop right there criminal scum! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Krazy_Kirby 11/27/21 2:13:34 AM #22:	FatalAccident posted... Fuck him bro he should at least buy him dinner first --- Kill From The Shadows. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot <cite>Krazy_Kirby posted [p:960388127] in Just got t... [t:79775771]...</cite> <quote>FatalAccident posted...</cite> <quote> Fuck him bro </quote> he should at least buy him dinner first</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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